Gustavo Costas
Encyclopedia
Gustavo Adolfo Costas Makeira (born February 28, 1963 in Buenos Aires
) is a retired Argentine
footballer
.
. Costas became a key part of the team that won promotion back to the Primera in 1985.
In 1988 Costas was part of the Racing Club team that won the Supercopa Sudamericana
, their first major title in 21 years, they then went on to win the less prestigious Supercopa Interamaricana.
Costas left Racing Club in 1992 to join Swiss
team FC Locarno
, after playing over 100 games for them he returned to Racing club in 1994.
Costas left Racing Club in 1995 having played in a club record 298 games, scoring six goals. He joined Gimnasia de Jujuy
where he played until his retirement in 1997.
Costas then took charge as manager of Alianza Lima
in Peru
in 2003, he immediately led them to success in the Clausura 2003, and then saw his team win the Primera División Peruana
final against Sporting Cristal.
In 2004 he led Alianza to the Apertura 2004 title and another chance to win the final of the Primera División where they again defeated Sporting Cristal, this time 5-4 on penalties.
In 2005 Costas became manager of Cerro Porteño
in Paraguay, under his leadership the club won both the Apertura and Clausura in 2005 to be crowned undisputed national champions.
In 2007 Costas returned to Racing Club for his second spell in charge of "La Academia". Costas has currently signed a 2 year contract to manage Olimpia
of Paraguay
starting at the 2008 season.
In 2009 Costas has returned to Alianza Lima. This year he lead Alianza Lima to play the final against Universitario.
In 18th of July 2011, he signed for Al Nassr FC
from Saudi Arabia.
On November 30, 2011 Due to its very poor season as coach of Al Nassr FC
and all the fans angry with his work, club officials decided to end his contract.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
) is a retired Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
.
Career
Costas started his playing career in 1982 with Racing Club, in 1983 the club suffered a disastrous relegation from the Primera DivisiónPrimera División Argentina
The Primera División is a professional football league in Argentina. It is the country's premier football division and is at the top of the Argentine football league system. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Primera B Nacional. The season runs...
. Costas became a key part of the team that won promotion back to the Primera in 1985.
In 1988 Costas was part of the Racing Club team that won the Supercopa Sudamericana
Supercopa Sudamericana
The Supercopa Sudamericana , also known as the Supercopa Libertadores João Havelange, Supercopa Libertadores, Supercopa João Havelange or simply Supercopa, was a football club competition contested annually by the past winners of the Copa Libertadores...
, their first major title in 21 years, they then went on to win the less prestigious Supercopa Interamaricana.
Costas left Racing Club in 1992 to join Swiss
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
team FC Locarno
FC Locarno
FC Locarno is a Swiss football club based in Locarno. It was founded in 1906 and was played in Swiss Super League during periods of 1930-1931, 1933-1936, 1945-1953 and 1986-1987.-Current squad:As of 27 July, 2011....
, after playing over 100 games for them he returned to Racing club in 1994.
Costas left Racing Club in 1995 having played in a club record 298 games, scoring six goals. He joined Gimnasia de Jujuy
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy
Club Atlético Gimnasia y Esgrima is an Argentine sports club based in San Salvador, Jujuy Province...
where he played until his retirement in 1997.
Costas then took charge as manager of Alianza Lima
Alianza Lima
Club Alianza Lima is a Peruvian First Division football club who plays at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in the La Victoria District of Lima, Peru. They are one of the most famous and well supported clubs in the country and the oldest team in the Peruvian First Division.Alianza enjoyed success...
in Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
in 2003, he immediately led them to success in the Clausura 2003, and then saw his team win the Primera División Peruana
Primera División Peruana
The Peruvian Primera División is the top professional division of Peruvian football. It is known today as Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional Peruano...
final against Sporting Cristal.
In 2004 he led Alianza to the Apertura 2004 title and another chance to win the final of the Primera División where they again defeated Sporting Cristal, this time 5-4 on penalties.
In 2005 Costas became manager of Cerro Porteño
Cerro Porteño
Club Cerro Porteño is a professional Paraguayan football club, based in the neighbourhood of Barrio Obrero in Asunción. Founded in 1912, Cerro has won 28 Primera División titles and is one of the most popular football club in Paraguay...
in Paraguay, under his leadership the club won both the Apertura and Clausura in 2005 to be crowned undisputed national champions.
In 2007 Costas returned to Racing Club for his second spell in charge of "La Academia". Costas has currently signed a 2 year contract to manage Olimpia
Olimpia Asunción
Club Olimpia is a Paraguayan sport club based in Asunción. It is best known for its professional football team which plays in the Paraguayan Primera División....
of Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
starting at the 2008 season.
In 2009 Costas has returned to Alianza Lima. This year he lead Alianza Lima to play the final against Universitario.
In 18th of July 2011, he signed for Al Nassr FC
Al Nassr FC
Al Nassr FC is a Saudi Arabian football club based in Riyadh. Formed in 1955 the club plays its home games at King Fahd Stadium and Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. Its home colours are yellow and blue.-History:...
from Saudi Arabia.
On November 30, 2011 Due to its very poor season as coach of Al Nassr FC
Al Nassr FC
Al Nassr FC is a Saudi Arabian football club based in Riyadh. Formed in 1955 the club plays its home games at King Fahd Stadium and Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. Its home colours are yellow and blue.-History:...
and all the fans angry with his work, club officials decided to end his contract.